The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V Ti Q4 (08 - 09) vs. Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon (07 - 09)
€ 41,600
€ 38,100
€ 41,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V is 2.3 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon.
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
56
72
77.8
57.4
69.7
79.1
72 in
Width
69.7 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56 in
Height
57.4 in
106.3
183.5
108.7
181.1
183.5 in
Length
181.1 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
3902 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4949 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4663 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
10.46 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
Typ 939
Generation
S204
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
939 A9.000
Engine Code
M 272.921
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
206 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
206 hp
201 hp
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
295 lb‑ft
181 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
139 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
▶ REPLAY
18.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.38 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
18.94 lb/hp
17.38 lb/hp
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
32 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
24 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
588 mi
Range
441 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
588 mi
441 mi
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
152.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
176.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
152.2 kWh
176.2 kWh
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.7 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft
